If you’ve a favourite garden chair or bench, why not give it a quick Autumn spruce up? That way you can enjoy the last of the sunshine in style, while protecting it against the harsh winter ahead.

For the perfect country garden chic, opt for Sadolin Classic woodstain in La Marne; a subtle green that will set off these vibrant Autumn hues to a tee.

To apply, simply sand back the chair to clean, bare wood, then wipe with a cloth dampened with methylated spirit and allow to dry. Next apply the first coat of Sadolin Classic in a full flowing manner in the direction of the grain. To avoid drips and brush marks, remember to start at the top and work down and don’t overbrush.

Allow to dry for 12-24 hours. Then if the grain has lifted give a very light sanding, dust down and apply the second coat.

Sadolin Classic comes in 60 colours ranging from wood tones such as Teak and Mahogany through to zingier shades such as African Violet and Red. It is available from B&Q and leading independent DIY retailers and is priced from £11.99/ litre. For further information, or to find your nearest stockist, call 01480 484 264 or visit www.sadolin.co.uk.